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Journalists Without Names? Professional Constraints, Digital Norms, and Media Criticism in Contemporary Japan : article de César Castellvi

Vient de paraître : article de César Castellvi, Maître de conférences à l’Université Paris Cité, chercheur associé du CRJ, publié en ligne le 9 septembre 2025 dans Japan Forum, 1–20

https://doi.org/10.1080/09555803.2025.2556855

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This article examines the reasons for the emergence of dozens of anonymous reporter accounts on the social network X (formerly Twitter) in the early 2020s. It is based on a qualitative analysis of a database of 195 anonymous accounts and a series of interviews with journalists. While some choose anonymity because of their company’s internal policies, others seek to protect themselves from online harassment campaigns that have been exacerbated by the rise of anti-media discourse. The article also points out that this anonymization is taking place against the backdrop of a weakening traditional media facing growing economic and political pressures. It highlights the tension between journalists’ increased visibility on social networks and their need for protection from criticism and attack. The study thus contributes to a better understanding of the mutations of journalism in Japan in the digital age and the issues surrounding anonymity in the online public sphere.


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Yasuko D'Hulst (10 septembre 2025). Journalists Without Names? Professional Constraints, Digital Norms, and Media Criticism in Contemporary Japan : article de César Castellvi. Carnets du Centre Japon. Consulté le 16 février 2026 à l’adresse https://doi.org/10.58079/14mdf